Aneurysms and Aortic Dissection
Course Overview
This course provides an in-depth exploration of aneurysms and aortic dissection, focusing on the physiological regulation of arterial diameter, pathophysiology of aneurysm formation, and diagnosis. Participants will also learn about the treatment of aortic dissection and aneurysms, including surgical and endovascular approaches, as well as the role of vessel wall remodeling and genetic factors in disease progression.
Course Objectives
Identify the important duplex characteristics needed to plan treatment for pseudoaneurysms.
Use duplex scanning to determine when patients need to be considered for repair of abdominal or popliteal aneurysms.
Use the guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force to identify patients to screen for abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Identify important ultrasound features of complications in patients following endovascular aneurysm repair.
Perform appropriate non-invasive testing in patients with aortic dissection.
Target Audience
Physicians
Sonographers
Others who perform and/or interpret vascular ultrasound.
Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
2
* AMA PRA Category 1 ™ credits are used by physicians and other groups like PAs and certain nurses. Category 1 credits are accepted by the ARDMS, CCI, ACCME, and Sonography Canada.
Faculty
Ted Kohler, MD
Professor Emeritus, University of Washington
Department of Surgery
Seattle, Washington
Disclosure
Ted Kohler MD discloses no such relationships exist.
In compliance with the Essentials and Standards of the ACCME, the author of this CME tutorial is required to disclose any significant financial or other relationships they may have with commercial interests.
IAME has assessed conflict of interest with its faculty, authors, editors, and any individuals who were in a position to control the content of this CME activity. Any identified relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated. IAME's planners, content reviewers, and editorial staff disclose no relationships with ineligible entities.
Estimated Time for Completion
2 hours
Date of Release
December 11th, 2017
Date of Most Recent Review
December 9th, 2024
Expiration Date
June 21st, 2027
Accreditation
The Institute for Advanced Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Institute for Advanced Medical Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™s. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Sonographers: These credits are accepted by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Sonography Canada, Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), and most other organizations.
For information on the applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board or other credentialing organization.
